US Bridges

NC24 & NC27 Ebl over A C & Western Railroad

Good

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2819 · Structure no. 000000001190650

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC24 & NC27 Ebl over A C & Western Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC24 & NC27 Ebl over A C & Western Railroad in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC24 & NC27 Ebl
CrossesA C & Western Railroad
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR2819
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates35.21104, -80.66231
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC24 & NC27 Ebl over A C & Western Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC24 & NC27 Ebl over A C & Western Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does NC24 & NC27 Ebl over A C & Western Railroad carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC24 & NC27 Ebl over A C & Western Railroad?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NC24 & NC27 Ebl over A C & Western Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.